Andhra Style Tamati Pachadi Recipe (Tomato Chutney)
A South Indian thali is always incomplete without chutneys & pickles. Pickles are deep rooted in our culture and have the wonderful ability to take us back in time. Almost every region also has its own unique style of making pickle with locally sourced ingredients. And our Grandma's hand-made recipes of making pickles/chutneys are the best-kept secrets in any home.
Ingredients
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1 kg Tomatoes
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8 Dry Red Chillies
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adjustable
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1 teaspoon Tamarind Paste
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2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder
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optional
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 tablespoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
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8 cloves Garlic
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Oil
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Andhra Style Tamati Pachadi recipe, take the chopped tomatoes in a deep bottomed pan
Step 2
Add salt, turmeric & tamarind to them
Step 3
Keep the pan on medium heat & boil till they loose all the water & turn into a mushy paste alike
Step 4
Keep stirring in between
Step 5
Meanwhile when the tomatoes are boiling, take another pan, heat 2-3 teaspoons of oil
Step 6
Add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds
Step 7
Once they crackle, add dry red chillies
Step 8
Fry them till they become fragrant
Step 9
Once done, cool them & grind them into a smooth powder
Step 10
Add the ground masala that we made in step two to the tomatoes & mix well
Step 11
If you think that the chillies aren't spicy enough, then add red chilli powder according to your preference at this step
Step 12
Once again heat 5 tbsp oil, add the garlic pods & mustard seeds to it
Step 13
Once the garlic turns brownish & the seeds crackle, switch off the stove & let them cool
Step 14
Add the tempered mixture to the chutney
Step 15
You can even add some urad dal or chana dal to this tempering
Step 16
But make sure to add this tempered oil mix only when it is completely cooled off
Step 17
This is important as it makes sure the chutney stays fresh for a long time
Step 18
Serve Andhra Style Tamati Pachadi along with Ghee Masala Dosa and Homemade Soft Idlis for your breakfast or as your tea time snack